62 h. ago What is Type 5 diabetes? New form of disease recognised after decades of debate

This form of diabetes is rare and inherited by birth

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3 d. ago Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease

A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggests

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3 d. ago Millions who take cheap, common drug could be protected from deadly type of cancer

Cambridge found a drug that costs mere pennies per pill could help prevent a type of cancer that kills about four out of five patients within five years of their diagnosis.

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8 d. ago Eric Dane ALS: Grey's Anatomy star reveals he is battling form of motor neurone disease

Eric Dane - star of Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria - has revealed the diagnosis

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1 week ago Common 'additive cocktails' in popular food and drinks could 'fuel diabetes risk'

New research warns that additives in ultraprocessed food could increase diabetes risk

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1 week ago Me and my father were both diagnosed with prostate cancer: This is why screening would benefit those most at risk

Mr Charles, 67, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease shortly after retiring as a risk manager in nuclear and radiation safety in 2017.

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3 w. ago Capital Breakfast's Chris Stark reflects on 'positive impact' of his testicular cancer diagnosis

The radio host underwent surgery and chemotherapy to remove and prevent the cancer

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3 w. ago Dermatologist reveals the exact amount of face SPF you need to prevent ageing and skin cancer

Even though Cancer Research UK warns UV rays can damage the DNA in skin cells - which can cause skin cancer and premature ageing - 78% of Brits don't wear SPF every day.

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3 w. ago Red flag sign in your feet that may be a warning of deadly disease

Pancreatic cancer can be a deadly form of the disease. It is the 10th most common form of cancer in the UK - but the fifth most deadly

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